The Yamen Fort of the Qing Dynasty and Its Decorated Past
by Helen Yu (Chestnut Journal)
Feb 11, 2025
#Zhongshan Attractions Yamen Fort History
Built in the early Qing Dynasty, rebuilt in successive dynasties after Emperor Yongzheng
The fort is arc-shaped, with the mountain behind and the sea in front.
The gun positions stretch for 180 meters
The fort is a 3.5-meter-deep and 5.5-meter-high wall.
The base of the platform goes straight down to the seaside, and the stone in front of the base is used as a wave-breaking wall
Granite base
The top is rammed with cement soil.
Yamen Ancient Fort was built in Yamen in the early Qing Dynasty.
One of the four forts built at Hutiaomen
It is the most complete single ancient fort in Guangdong.
The three characters "Zhenyatai" are engraved on the stone lintel of the door
There are 5 existing iron cannons made during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty.
Standing on the fort, you can see the Yamen estuary with flat tides and wide banks.
The magnificent view of thousands of sailboats racing
Movie "Let the Bullets Fly"
"Choy Li Fot" was filmed here
Xinhui Yamen Ancient Fort, a place full of historical stories, is hidden at the Yamen estuary of the Pearl River Estuary.
The ancient fort is well preserved, and every stone seems to be telling stories from the past. Climbing up the fort, you can overlook the entire Yamen estuary, with a broad view and picturesque scenery.
Address: Yamen Ancient Fort, Yamen Town, Xinhui District, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province
No tickets are required, parking is 10 yuan, you can go to
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